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The 23rd Comparative Germanic Syntax Workshop (CGSW 23), held at the University of Edinburgh, June 12-13, 2008.

CGSW 23 - Call for Papers

The 23rd Comparative Germanic Syntax Workshop (CGSW 23) will be held at the University of Edinburgh, June 12-13, 2008.

We are pleased to announce the following invited speakers:

Edwin Williams (Princeton) Susi Wurmbrand (University of Connecticut)

We invite abstracts for thirty-minute talks (followed by ten minutes of discussion) on any aspect of comparative Germanic syntax, including diachronic syntax and the interface between syntax and other components of the grammar.

Guidelines: Abstracts should not exceed two pages (letter-size/A4) in total length (including data and references), with one-inch (2.54cm) margins all around, typed in at least 11-point font. Submissions are restricted to one individual and one joint abstract per author.

Submission: Abstracts should be submitted by e-mail to the following address:

cgsw23ling.ed.ac.uk

The abstract itself should be attached as a PDF file and should be completely anonymous. The email should use the subject header ''Abstract'' and should contain the following information in the body: Name(s) of author(s) Affiliation of author(s) Title of paper Email address for correspondence

The deadline for submissions is February 1, 2008. We will send out notifications of acceptance or rejection around the end of March.